HB 5189 Texas House · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to instructional materials developed for police chiefs by the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement on issues specific to women in law enforcement.

HB 5189 requires the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement to develop instructional materials for police chiefs on issues specific to women in law enforcement. The materials must cover physical/mental health, reproductive health, work-life balance, breast cancer awareness, and available support services. These resources would be made available for mandatory training programs under Texas Education Code Section 96.641 and distributed directly to police chiefs for self-study. The bill, if enacted, would take effect September 1, 2025, and directly affects police chiefs and female officers through required training on workplace health and support issues.
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Apr 2025
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Introduced Apr 7, 2025 Last action Apr 7, 2025
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Apr 7, 2025
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Janie Lopez
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